RN Clinical Team Lead - Oncology / Uro - Oncology

Company: Boulder Community Hospital
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

RN Clinical Team Lead - Oncology / UroFull Time, Nights. 36 hours/week. Pay Range is between $42.84-$60.27/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. Range includes night differential. +$2.50/hr for evening and weekend shifts.# Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News # World #Best Hospitals for Maternity Care#, 2023 Best Hospital from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people#s lives and positively contribute to the community. POSITION SUMMARY Promoting patient safety, patient centered and relationship-based care, a health work environment, and honoring our mission are key responsibilities. The CTL is a department leader, mentor, and role model. Is responsible for the department in the absence of the Manager and/or Director.# The CTL is responsible for unit operations when assigned the charge role.# The CTL is responsible to both the unit and the unit#s role in the overall hospital operations and flow.# Represents the staff through growth, change, and problem resolution.# Provides appropriate action, follow-through and closure to any situation affecting the unit in which she/he is involved.# Takes responsibility for assigned unit projects.# Interacts in a respectful manner, considerate of age and physical abilities, and provides assistance to individuals in a manner that takes into account their special needs or age-related needs. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.) Colorado RN license in good standing Certifications required based on department RN job description. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Demonstrates physical and mental ability to apply nursing and management theories, procedure and standards to clinical practice. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Promotes an environment of caring Demonstrates clear appropriate delegation Demonstrates ability to problem solve and think critically Promotes a philosophy inclusive of mentoring and coaching (Just Culture) Experience Minimum of 6 months of RN experience. Must have 6 months of nursing experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises and coordinates shift operations to include early discharge, timely admissions, staffing, assignments, planning for pending admits. #Evidenced by meeting hospital and unit metrics. Staffing and assignments meet unit HPPD (productivity measure) and balance acuity, experience and ability throughout shift. Adheres to regulatory, human resource and employee health regulations. Leads huddles relaying key patient safety and practice changes each shift. Articulates patient safety issues related to flow, admissions, staffing to the ARN.# Negotiates and compromises to meet both unit and hospital wide demand.# The ARN will have final decision making if conflict. Maintains RN competency. Promotes relationship-based care with a focus on patient safety, quality care, and service excellence. Consistent communication, a healthy, calm work environment, and staff feeling supported and heard are key intentions for every shift.# As a supervisor, supports management and provides staff with accurate information.# Keeps up to date on email communications.# Escalates concerns to manager. Supports patient safety house wide by improving patient flow, positive relationships with other departments, and creating trust.# Change champion:# Promotes and adheres to evidence-based practice, new practice and patient care standards, and quality initiatives. Leads by demonstrating professionalism and nursing practice we expect of our staff.# Follow chain of communication guiding document for escalation of issues, concerns and quality issues. Encourages clinical and professional growth through mentoring, support and creating learning opportunities.# This includes assignments, supporting the orientation process, sharing patient stories and an awareness of educational opportunities. About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities # Discounts, and many more! # EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace

Full Time, Nights. 36 hours/week.

Pay Range is between $42.84-$60.27/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. Range includes night differential. +$2.50/hr for evening and weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News & World 'Best Hospitals for Maternity Care', 2023 Best Hospital from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people's lives and positively contribute to the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Promoting patient safety, patient centered and relationship-based care, a health work environment, and honoring our mission are key responsibilities. The CTL is a department leader, mentor, and role model. Is responsible for the department in the absence of the Manager and/or Director. The CTL is responsible for unit operations when assigned the charge role. The CTL is responsible to both the unit and the unit's role in the overall hospital operations and flow. Represents the staff through growth, change, and problem resolution. Provides appropriate action, follow-through and closure to any situation affecting the unit in which she/he is involved. Takes responsibility for assigned unit projects. Interacts in a respectful manner, considerate of age and physical abilities, and provides assistance to individuals in a manner that takes into account their special needs or age-related needs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

* Colorado RN license in good standing
* Certifications required based on department RN job description.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

* Demonstrates physical and mental ability to apply nursing and management theories, procedure and standards to clinical practice.
* Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Promotes an environment of caring
* Demonstrates clear appropriate delegation
* Demonstrates ability to problem solve and think critically
* Promotes a philosophy inclusive of mentoring and coaching (Just Culture)

Experience

Minimum of 6 months of RN experience. Must have 6 months of nursing experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Supervises and coordinates shift operations to include early discharge, timely admissions, staffing, assignments, planning for pending admits. Evidenced by meeting hospital and unit metrics.
* Staffing and assignments meet unit HPPD (productivity measure) and balance acuity, experience and ability throughout shift.
* Adheres to regulatory, human resource and employee health regulations.
* Leads huddles relaying key patient safety and practice changes each shift.
* Articulates patient safety issues related to flow, admissions, staffing to the ARN.
* Negotiates and compromises to meet both unit and hospital wide demand. The ARN will have final decision making if conflict.


* Maintains RN competency.
* Promotes relationship-based care with a focus on patient safety, quality care, and service excellence.
* Consistent communication, a healthy, calm work environment, and staff feeling supported and heard are key intentions for every shift.
* As a supervisor, supports management and provides staff with accurate information. Keeps up to date on email communications. Escalates concerns to manager.
* Supports patient safety house wide by improving patient flow, positive relationships with other departments, and creating trust.
* Change champion: Promotes and adheres to evidence-based practice, new practice and patient care standards, and quality initiatives.
* Leads by demonstrating professionalism and nursing practice we expect of our staff.
* Follow chain of communication guiding document for escalation of issues, concerns and quality issues.
* Encourages clinical and professional growth through mentoring, support and creating learning opportunities. This includes assignments, supporting the orientation process, sharing patient stories and an awareness of educational opportunities.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities & Discounts, and many more!

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace

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